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Just a curly girl and her reads
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items A little collection of books for the curious, ambitious, and reflective girl who loves learning something new. From self-growth and money to feminism, identity, relationships, and stories that make you think—these are the books that inspire me, chall...
A practical read that makes building better habits feel simple and achievable. Perfect if you’re ready to make small changes that actually stick.
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
Such a good read for learning how to communicate, negotiate, and understand people better. The techniques are surprisingly useful in everyday life, not just business.
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating Guide
A gripping story with strong characters and plenty of twists to keep you turning the pages. Perfect for when you want something dramatic and hard to put down.
Judge Stone
A thought-provoking read that explores race, privilege, relationships, and the assumptions we make about each other. It’s an easy read that gives you plenty to think about afterward
Such a Fun Age
A suspenseful, atmospheric read that pulls you into its mystery right away. Perfect for a cozy night when you want something intriguing.
Whispers of the Lake
An emotional and beautifully written story about love, marriage, family, and how one life-changing event can affect everyone involved. Definitely one that stays with you.
Tayari Jones Kin
A classic for anyone wanting to think differently about money, wealth, and financial independence. It really gets you questioning how you view earning and building wealth.
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach
A calming, reflective read about success, mindset, purpose, and finding balance. Great for anyone wanting to be more intentional about their life.
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams
A fun, empowering reminder to stop downplaying yourself and confidently own what you bring to the table. Especially good for building confidence in your career and personal life.
F*ck Being Humble
An easy-to-understand classic that teaches timeless lessons about saving, spending, and building wealth. The storytelling makes financial principles surprisingly easy to remember.
The Richest Man in Babylon: The Success Secrets of the Ancients
A perfect little devotional for those days when you need a quick moment to pause, reflect, and reset. Short, encouraging, and easy to fit into a busy routine.
Pre-Owned The 3-Minute Reset Devotional for Women: 365 Bible Readings to Recharge Your Spirit (Hardcover)
A beautifully written but deeply moving story that explores beauty, identity, race, and the impact of societal standards. A powerful classic that gives you a lot to reflect on.
Pre-Owned The Bluest Eye (Paperback)
A unique and emotional story that explores identity, self-discovery, and what it really means to be the main character in your own life. Definitely one that makes you look inward.
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An eye-opening look at the history of women being misunderstood and dismissed in medicine. Informative, fascinating, and especially meaningful for understanding how we got here.
Unwell Women: Misdiagnosis & Myth
A fascinating look at how everyday systems and decisions can overlook women. It’s packed with research that will have you noticing things you probably never thought about before.
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
A timeless reflection on women, creativity, independence, and having the freedom to create. A great pick if you love books that make you think deeply.
A Room of One's Own
A thoughtful and powerful exploration of race, history, and the complicated relationship between Black Americans and the places that shaped them. Beautifully written and deeply reflective.
In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy
A fascinating book that changes the way you look at art, images, advertising, and even everyday life. It really makes you stop and question what you’re seeing—and why.
John Berger Ways of Seeing
A thought-provoking take on feminism that looks beyond individual empowerment and into the larger systems that shape women’s lives. Great if you want something that challenges you to think bigger.
Feminism for the 99%: A Manifesto
A powerful exploration of masculinity, emotions, love, and how patriarchy affects everyone. bell hooks has a way of making complicated ideas feel deeply personal and relatable.
The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love
One of those books that makes you rethink what love actually means. Beautiful, honest, and full of lessons about love, relationships, self-worth, and how we care for one another.
All About Love: New Visions
A simple but impactful read about changing the way you think, communicate, and respond to life. Perfect if you’re working on protecting your peace and becoming more intentional.
The Four Agreements: Practical Guide
A great reminder to stop giving every situation and every person so much power over your emotions. Easy to read and perfect for a mindset reset.
Stop Letting Everything Affect You: Break Free from Overthinking & Emotional Chaos
An immersive, beautifully written story that combines academia, magic, history, and power. It’s thought-provoking while still giving you that page-turning fantasy experience.
Babel: Necessity of Violence - Arcane History
A beautifully interconnected collection of women’s stories exploring identity, race, relationships, sexuality, and womanhood. Each character feels so distinct, making this such a memorable read.
Girl, Woman, Other: A Novel (Booker Prize Winner)
A dark, strange, and surprisingly funny look at escapism, loneliness, and wanting to completely withdraw from the world. Definitely an unconventional read that will stick in your mind.
My Year of Rest and Relaxation: A Novel
smart, funny, and honest collection of essays about feminism, culture, identity, and the contradictions of being human. I love how she challenges the idea that you have to be a “perfect” feminist to care deeply about equality.
Bad Feminist Roxane Gay